The Temple of Hera (aka Temple 'E'), from Selinus (Selinunte) in Sicily. The temple was dedicated to Hera in the 5th century BCE.
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Mark is WHE’s Publishing Director and has an MA in Political Philosophy (University of York). He is a full-time researcher, writer, historian and editor. Special interests include art, architecture and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Temple of Hera, Selinus." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 29, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2600/temple-of-hera-selinus/.
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